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modmanmini · Nov 6th, 2002, 12:27 AM

My H&R lowering springs are on thier way to my place, so now comes time to think about installation. where did most of you with spring setups get theirs installed? the dealer, a chain shop, a local shop, midas? any info would be great.
cheers, jason

dSpotter · Nov 6th, 2002, 12:44 AM

I normally try to stay away from dealers when trying to install aftermarket parts. There prices typically seem to be twice as high then performance shops. I first would recommend talking to any friends who you know that have gotten any aftermarket work done on there cars.

If you don't know of anybody that has, then try the yellow pages. When doing this, you will notice there are two different kinds of shops. Regular shops which will do your normal oil changes, regular maintance etc and performance shops. Regular shops (ie Midas, etc) don't normally install aftermarket parts, only what they sell or OEM. Also call as many places as you can because prices can REALLY VARY. I have been quoted before for springs installation as high as $800 dollars!! With a little searching I found a reputable place that would do it for $150, much more reasonable.

Nov 6th, 2002, 12:27 AM	#1
modmanmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: milwaukee Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 87 Offline	H&R lowering springs My H&R lowering springs are on thier way to my place, so now comes time to think about installation. where did most of you with spring setups get theirs installed? the dealer, a chain shop, a local shop, midas? any info would be great. cheers, jason

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dSpotter MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sugar Land, TX Local Time: 12:35 AM Posts: 31 Offline	I normally try to stay away from dealers when trying to install aftermarket parts. There prices typically seem to be twice as high then performance shops. I first would recommend talking to any friends who you know that have gotten any aftermarket work done on there cars. If you don't know of anybody that has, then try the yellow pages. When doing this, you will notice there are two different kinds of shops. Regular shops which will do your normal oil changes, regular maintance etc and performance shops. Regular shops (ie Midas, etc) don't normally install aftermarket parts, only what they sell or OEM. Also call as many places as you can because prices can REALLY VARY. I have been quoted before for springs installation as high as $800 dollars!! With a little searching I found a reputable place that would do it for $150, much more reasonable.

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